SC - Blazer Battalion Inaugural Aerial Drone Competition

Ridge View High School will host an Aerial Drone Competition on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The event will provide teams with an opportunity to compete, improve their piloting and programming skills, and prepare for future brigade, regional, and championship-level competitions.

The meet will include the Skills and Teamwork Missions for the Aerial Drone Competition and will follow current competition rules and procedures. Teams should arrive with their drones, batteries, chargers, safety equipment, and any other required materials. Competition Notebooks will not be judged, but teams will be interviewed.

Coaches should register their teams as early as possible and ensure that all team and participant information is current. Additional information concerning registration, the event schedule, parking, concessions, and volunteer assignments will be provided as the event approaches.

Teams are encouraged to arrive prepared, review the current game manual, and bring all equipment needed to compete throughout the day.

We look forward to welcoming teams for a competitive and enjoyable day of aerial drone competition.

Event Agenda

7:30 a.m. – Doors Open and Pit Area Available
7:45 a.m. – Team Check-In and Drone Inspections Begin
8:00–9:00 a.m. – Open Practice
9:00 a.m. – Flight Team Meeting and Opening Ceremony
9:30 a.m. – Piloting Skills, Autonomous Flight Skills, and Team Interviews Begin
10:00 a.m. – Teamwork Qualification Matches Begin

Teams that have not checked in by 9:00 a.m. may not be included in the Teamwork Mission match schedule.

12:00 p.m. – Lunch Break
12:30 p.m. – Teamwork Matches, Skills Missions, and Interviews Resume
2:30 p.m. – Teamwork Qualification Matches, Skills Missions, and Interviews Close
2:45 p.m. – Alliance Selection
3:00 p.m. – Finals Matches
3:40 p.m. – Awards Ceremony
4:00 p.m. – Event Concludes

This agenda is tentative and may be adjusted based on the final number of registered teams and event conditions.

Ridge View High School is located at:

4801 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, SC  29229

There will be JROTC Cadets in the parking lot to give directions upon arrival.